Head of AI Partnerships & Business Growth

SimpleClosure; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + variable component

Equity package

Health benefits

Life insurance

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work in SF/NYC

Offsites twice a year

401(k) with traditional and Roth

Job summary

SimpleClosure is hiring a Strategic AI Partnerships & BD Lead to expand and own top AI partner relationships and asset buyers. You’ll originate, structure, and grow partnerships turning supply into recurring licensing revenue, working with AI labs and the teams that serve them.

This senior, high-autonomy role requires deep knowledge of AI data and model-training ecosystems and a proven ability to close complex, high-value deals.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the AI data and model-training ecosystem (pre-training, post-training, RL).
• 7+ years in BD, partnerships, or commercial roles in AI/ML.
• Proven track record closing high-value partnerships or deals involving data or technical products.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow buyer-side relationships with labs, RL builders, data vendors, and AI teams.
• Originate demand by identifying assets needed for pre-training and post-training.
• Structure and negotiate licensing terms with legal in close partnership.
• Translate buyer needs into sourcing, qualification, and packaging supply.
• Stay ahead of market trends in labeling, RLE, and data vendors; shape strategy.
• Represent AssetHub with senior technical and commercial stakeholders.

Skills

AI partnerships

BD partnerships

Licensing negotiations

Technical credibility

Senior leadership

Industry network

Hybrid work adaptability

Job description

SimpleClosure is hiring a Strategic AI Partnerships & BD Lead to expand and own top AI partner relationships and asset buyers. You’ll originate, structure, and grow partnerships turning supply into recurring licensing revenue, working with AI labs and the teams that serve them.

This senior, high-autonomy role requires deep knowledge of AI data and model-training ecosystems and a proven ability to close complex, high-value deals.